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conquer
v[Tn]
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(a) take possession of (sth) by force 以武力占领, 征服(某事物)
The Normans conquered England in 1066. 诺曼人於1066年征服了英国.
(b) (fig 比喻) gain the admiration, love, etc of (sb/sth) 赢得(某人[某事物]的赞誉、 爱慕等
He set out to conquer the literary world of London. 他决心赢得伦敦文学界的赞誉.
She has conquered the hearts of many men, ie they have fallen in love with her. 她已使许多男子倾心.
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(a) defeat (an enemy, a rival, etc) 击败 (敌人、 对手等)
England conquered their main rivals in the first round of the competition. 英格兰队在第一轮比赛中就击败了主要对手.
(b) (fig 比喻) overcome (an obstacle, emotion, etc) 克服(障碍、 情绪等)
The mountain was not conquered (ie successfully climbed) until 1953. 1953年以前, 从未有人能攀登到这座山的山顶.
Smallpox has finally been conquered. 天花终於遏制住了.
You must conquer your fear of driving. 你必须克服驾驶车辆的恐惧心理.
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